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Demonietto
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| Just checking in on British Council Ho Chi Minh. They're doing a spat of hiring right now for summer I think. Does anyone have any stories or tips about getting in there? I don't have a CELTA or TESOL, just a TEFL, would this be instant disqualification? Thanks! |
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ExpatLuke
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| Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:47 am Post subject: |
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| Demonietto wrote: |
| Just checking in on British Council Ho Chi Minh. They're doing a spat of hiring right now for summer I think. Does anyone have any stories or tips about getting in there? I don't have a CELTA or TESOL, just a TEFL, would this be instant disqualification? Thanks! |
It probably depends on the content of your TEFL. There are actually a lot of good TEFL programs out there. It's just that CELTA and Trinity TESOL have name recognition. This is why most job ads say something along the lines of "Must have a CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent certification."
If it was just an online course without any practicum or guided teaching instruction, then it won't be worth much to reputable schools. |
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misssapphire
Joined: 10 Jul 2015
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| Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: .. |
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| iknowwhatiamtalkingabout wrote: |
I see this comment about BC paperwork very often, but it does not match with my experience with the BC. I've been working for the BC for a few years now, currently in my second centre. Never in Hanoi or Seoul, but I do know people who work, and people who have worked, at both.
The hiring process for the BC is standard. You fill out the application. This is admittedly a bit long winded, but you can save it on the BC website so you really only have to do it once then tweak it slightly for each job you apply for.
Then you wait for a bit and then they get back to you, you do an interview and then you find out. Not much more to it. The interviews are all as standard too, so it's worth applying for a couple of jobs you don't care about to get a feel for them before plunging in to a job you really want. The interviews will be similar. The trick is matching your experiences to the specified BC 'behaviors'. It's not that hard.
Conditions are good. Everyone I know who works with the BC gets plenty of paid holidays and it's a good opportunity to do further training or get involved in new things.
I've never felt I've had too much to do. I don't know what all these mysterious 'admin tasks' are that people talk about. You only do written lesson plans for observations (usually two a year, plus one soon after arrival) and I've always found timetables to be quite easy.
I like working for the BC. It's straightforward and it's quite secure. There will be big changes soon as funding from London is cut, but the BC is already adapting its business model - in Asia anyway - to prepare for this.
I'd recommend the BC, it's worked out well for me. A good working atmosphere, decent opportunity to save money and the chance to go on plenty of holidays. |
I totally agree with this. Not sure why it's getting slated by one. The interview process is not long winded,it's normal - Q & A. Same as other interviews In fact I know WSI is worse, 2 stages with a detailed lesson plan in the 2nd round when they don't even give you flexibility to teach how you want, it's all prescribed. Students do put you on the spot with questions so I feel the interviewers questions were perfectly acceptable, thinking it's silly speaks volumes about your attitude as a teacher and the fact you are inpatient to paperwork. BC is one of the few places that actually care about students progress rather than making money, surely what teachers are supposed to care about?!
And to the OP - yes a CELTA or Trinity Diploma, plus 2 years experience with a range of ages and levels are required for BC. Just keep an eye out on their website for jobs. Non - UK nationals are employed, as long as they have IELTS 8/9 but sometimes getting a visa for them in certain countries is impossible and out of BC control.
Good luck! |
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I'm With Stupid
Joined: 03 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:35 am Post subject: |
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| HCMC have been hiring people without the 2 years experience lately. But they usually have a pass A or B on the CELTA and some experience in a place like ILA or Apollo. |
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Demonietto
Joined: 19 Apr 2013
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| Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| My TEFL was a 120-hour classroom course with observed teachings, and the course owner (SEE TEFL, Chiang Mai) did make sure they had ISO 9001 Bureau Veritas Certification, but I don't know if this would meet the BC's needs. The experience isn't a problem, I've been teaching in HCMC for almost 3 years with all age groups and skill levels. I'll probably start the process regardless, just wanted to check first. I tried an IB international school one time and was shut down immediately because I don't have home-country teaching credentials, I just wondered if it would be like that. Thanks for the help. |
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